The Quantum.Tech Power 10 - where the industry chooses its own icons

Entries are open to individuals, teams, companies and organisations operating in the quantum, HPC & AI sector who have introduced innovative products, services, campaigns, proofs of concept or solutions within the last 12–18 months.

Innovation can take many forms — a new product, a creative process, a sustainability breakthrough, a novel use of technology or a fresh approach to solving an industry challenge.

The key ingredients are:

• Originality
• Measurable impact
• Scalability and relevance

This covers not just quantum computing but also communication, security, sensing and quantum’s convergence with AI and HPC. It may be the successful translation of research into practical applications, or visionary leadership and collaboration that shape the future of the ecosystem.

No — entry is free for all eligible nominees.

All entries must be submitted via the official Quantum.Tech Power 10 submission form. You’ll find full category descriptions, qualification criteria and submission forms there. 

Typical entry requirements include:

• Nominee’s / Applicant’s name and company
• Contact information
• Selected category
• A short description of the innovation and its impact
• Responses to category-specific qualification questions

Category 1 – Innovation at an Enterprise, in Academia or in Government

• Transformative contribution to the industry: how the nominee has advanced quantum technologies in their organisation or field.
• Impact & influence: measurable or observable impact on the broader quantum ecosystem.
• Vision & leadership: why they represent the future of quantum innovation and how they inspire others.

Category 2 – Innovation at a Quantum Hardware Provider

• Technical breakthrough: innovation in areas such as qubit design, control systems, scalability or error correction.
• Impact on the field: acceleration of hardware development, commercialisation or performance benchmarks.
• Vision & leadership: inspiration, collaboration or mentorship driving the hardware ecosystem forward.

Category 3 – Innovation at a Quantum Software Provider

• Software innovation: advances in algorithms, compilers, middleware or simulation tools.
• Real-world (no hype) impact: tangible benefits for users or organisations and progress towards quantum advantage.
• Vision & leadership: community engagement and thought-leadership shaping the global software ecosystem.

Yes — you can nominate someone in multiple categories if there is a clear, qualified reason they are eligible for more than one category

Absolutely. Innovation isn’t about size — it’s about impact. The awards are designed to recognise creativity and ingenuity at every scale.

Early-stage companies should also explore our Start-Up Zone and Pitch-Fest for another opportunity to showcase their work.

Entries close on April 10, 2026.

After submissions close:

• All eligible entries are verified as active participants in the quantum industry.
• The top 10 candidates with the most votes in each category are shortlisted and announced on April 21, 2026.
• To ensure the integrity of our process, we only accept votes from verified individuals. All submissions will be reviewed to confirm that each voter is a real person.

Cast your vote

Voting is open to verified members of the quantum community, including:

• Industry professionals and practitioners
• Suppliers and technology providers
• Clients and end-users with a demonstrable connection to the field

Each voter can cast one vote per category.

For each category:

• The Power 10 shortlist is determined by the number of industry votes per applicant.
• The Winner and Runner-up are then selected by our Advisory Board, who review each nomination against the qualification questions.

Our Advisory Board’s experience and credentials can be found here.

You may vote for someone in your own company but not yourself as an individual.